vitoco Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 I finally encased my PlusCart, but as I needed to check communications, I drilled a hole and filled it with hot silicone glue. This was the result: ? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizzard Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Hi, I am just about to order my PlusCart, just not sure about this: Before you buy a PlusCart or a DIY kit here, make sure that a ESP8266-01s WiFi module, with stock AT-Firmware, can connect to the internet via your router's WiFi. How do I find it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Al_Nafuur Posted January 18, 2021 Author Share Posted January 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Wizzard said: Hi, I am just about to order my PlusCart, just not sure about this: Before you buy a PlusCart or a DIY kit here, make sure that a ESP8266-01s WiFi module, with stock AT-Firmware, can connect to the internet via your router's WiFi. How do I find it out? a google search with your routers name/model and ESP8266 (and maybe some more keywords like: connect, AT-Firmware) will give you a hint if there are others having trouble to connect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizzard Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Seems like nobody is having problems with Compal CH7465LG-LC, thanks, looking forward to my cart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Al_Nafuur Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 @JetSetIlly has allowed Flappy Bird to be added to the high score club. Stephen Illingworth did a wonderful job making this game, and It's a lot of fun to play! Somehow I missed the game last year, but fortunately the game was nominated for the Atari 2600: Best ≤ 4K Homebrew (Port) - 3rd Annual Atari Homebrew Awards As always, PlusCart user/tester can find the PAL60, and NTSC versions in the PlusStore directory "Public ROMs\PlusROMs\High Score Club" The NTSC version can be played online in javatari.js. The ROM-file can also be played with Gopher2600 (which is also done by @JetSetIlly). The "PlusCart High Score Club" page for Flappy Bird: https://highscore.firmaplus.de/?game_id=34 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Al_Nafuur Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 New firmware version v1.0.0 in PlusStore released for all PlusCart users: New menu structure Keyboard improvement PAL color fixes Line spacing "System Info" page in "Setup" menu UA bankswitching Many bug fixes and code tweaks 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Firmware updated and working well. Thanks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Philsan Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Working in Switzerland as well... I like to update firmware just with a click. No need to copy files from PC to sd cards! Thanks! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dionoid Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Wow, firmware v1.0.0 looks really good. Lots of extra options. Thanks!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitoco Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Not related to the firmware, but with the "My Recently Played ROMs" virtual menu in the root: if I play A, then B, C, and D, the list will be D-C-B-A which it is OK, but if I play A again, it remains as the oldest one... it will never be in the top again. Is that on purpose? How long is that list? What will happen when my favourite game A arrive to the end of the list? Will it be forgotten forever or will it be on top again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Al_Nafuur Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 21 hours ago, vitoco said: Not related to the firmware, but with the "My Recently Played ROMs" virtual menu in the root: if I play A, then B, C, and D, the list will be D-C-B-A which it is OK, but if I play A again, it remains as the oldest one... it will never be in the top again. Is that on purpose? How long is that list? What will happen when my favourite game A arrive to the end of the list? Will it be forgotten forever or will it be on top again? Yes it is seems a bit strange, but playing games from the "My Recently Played ROMs" folder dosn't count for the ranking in this folder. This folder is only a "virtual" folder, so if you play the games from B-Z from "real" folders and your game A not, it will be passed down this list and disappear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitoco Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 18 minutes ago, Al_Nafuur said: Yes it is seems a bit strange, but playing games from the "My Recently Played ROMs" folder dosn't count for the ranking in this folder. This folder is only a "virtual" folder, so if you play the games from B-Z from "real" folders and your game A not, it will be passed down this list and disappear. That makes sense, but elements can be added/ranked to that virtual folder from another virtual folder: "Recently Added ROMs"... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Al_Nafuur Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 New firmware version v1.1.0 in PlusStore and GIT released for all PlusCart users: Fixed UP in menu to go to last item on previous page New kernel to fix TIA glitch on some machines Bug fix in keyboard menu 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juansolo Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 1 hour ago, Al_Nafuur said: New firmware version v1.1.0 in PlusStore and GIT released for all PlusCart users: Fixed UP in menu to go to last item on previous page New kernel to fix TIA glitch on some machines Bug fix in keyboard menu Thing of beauty. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Al_Nafuur Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 15 minutes ago, juansolo said: Thing of beauty. Just hard work done by @Andrew Davie that included the use of alcohol and a hairdryer: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Andrew Davie Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Al_Nafuur said: Just hard work done by @Andrew Davie that included the use of alcohol and a hairdryer: I was just a facilitator. The hard work was done by @alex_79 and @Omegamatrix who were the kernel/TIA specialists who provided solutions. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierodoug5 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Carts updated! Thanx for everyone's work on this awesome cart project! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Andrew Davie Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 4 hours ago, juansolo said: Thing of beauty. Looks like you may have switched to Trichotomic-12? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+sramirez2008 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 8 hours ago, Al_Nafuur said: New firmware version v1.1.0 in PlusStore and GIT released for all PlusCart users: Fixed UP in menu to go to last item on previous page New kernel to fix TIA glitch on some machines Bug fix in keyboard menu Looking and working well. Thanks to all! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juansolo Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 7 hours ago, Andrew Davie said: Looks like you may have switched to Trichotomic-12? Yup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierodoug5 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Congrats to David P. For winning the PlusCart on the Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast! Your Cart is on it's way! https://hwcdn.libsyn.com/p/8/a/6/8a6468bb3060af36/PlusCart_Contest_Winner_and_excuses.mp3?c_id=95590595&cs_id=95590595&expiration=1613061730&hwt=b151033ae86e17efe139637baaeff01d 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_79 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 New Pluscart owner here! I've received today my DIY kit and it's up and running now! Very easy to assemble, the instructions are very detailed. I successfully connected to my WIFI using the joystick with the on-screen keyboard, and registered to the PlusStore. I modified an original case as per instructions and also did the "hotglue led lens" as suggested by @vitoco a few posts above (thanks for the tip!) Wonderful device! ? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierodoug5 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Awesome, looks great. Love that hot glue lens trick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitoco Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 1 hour ago, alex_79 said: New Pluscart owner here! Welcome to the fun! 1 hour ago, alex_79 said: I modified an original case as per instructions and also did the "hotglue led lens" as suggested by @vitoco a few posts above (thanks for the tip!) Looks great! Congrats! I also did this simple trick with my 7800. The stock power led is hidden in a hole, and it is almost impossible to know if the console is tuned on without standing up and looking into that hole. Now, it looks like this: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Al_Nafuur Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 The PlusCart High Score Club reached 10000 score submissions tonight: ? Congratulations to all (175) participants. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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